Strictly Rhythm

FEEL THE STRICTLY RHYTHMS

Hot on the heals of the Strictly Erick Morillo release, Strictly Rhythm maintains the 20th Anniversary momentum with the launch of a brand new digital compilation series, 'Strictly Rhythms', that says just about everything there is to say about the label musically.

Strictly Rhythms digital comps are a mix up of too-good-to-be-forgotten classics and the label's hottest new releases. And who more appropriate to cover the full spectrum of the Strictly sound in one snapshot than Strictly Rhythm A&R, radio presenter and established DJ Aaron Ross, who kicks us off with his Volume One mix selection?

As a series released quarterly it will feature exclusive, previously unreleased versions of some much-loved Strictly titles as well as plenty of new music from the label. Many edits will remain exclusive to the particular release and on most digital platforms the albums will be available in DJ mix as well as full length single track edits.

Aaron's selection features no fewer than six previously unreleased mixes/edits including man-of-the-moment Funkagenda's never heard before remix of Wink's seminal track 'Higher State Of Consciousness', the soulful underground sounds of 95 North and Laura Harris on 'Bring Back The Love', Aaron's very own 2009 edit of Roger Sanchez's early 90s club banger, 'Shake Shake', and also the brand new main room house sound of Arojack's 'Radioman'. With matters brought to a close by an exclusive DJ Spen edit of the recently-issued Code 718 'Equinox' (Henrik Schwarz Remix), this edition has Aaron's signature sound, a combination of old, new and soulful, running right the way through it.



Strictly sets the new digital standard; the best repertoire, the most prolific artistes, plus some fresh and incredibly exciting new names to continue the legacy. Look out for the next volume selected and mixed by Osunlade due in May.

We'll leave you with Strictly's top tip for this week: we really urge you to check out the Funkagenda mix! Next week we'll be back with Aaron's own Strictly story as he comments on the full track list in the Strictly Meets... interview.

Strictly Rhythms Vol. One – selected and mixed by Aaron Ross will be available to download from March 23


Full Mix Tracklisting

1. Barbara Tucker – I Get Lifted - (Duck Beats)
2. ATFC feat. Yasmeen – Tell U Y (Chris Lake Remix)
3. Todd Terry feat. Tara McDonald – Play On (Eddie Thoneick Remix)
4. Afrojack – Radioman
Logic – The Warning (Accapella)
5. Montanas & DJ Roland Clarke – Music Talking (D.O.N.S Remix)
6. Wink – Higher State Of Conciousness (Funkagenda & Paul Thomas's PTFA Remix) **
7. Mood II Swing presents Lem – Reach For You (Mood II Swing Dub)
Colonel Abrams – Victim Of Loving You (Accapella)
8. Quentin Harris feat. Margaret Grace – My Joy (Sean McCabe Melodius Remix) **
9. Ultra Nate – I Don't Understand It
Bingo Players – Touch Me (Accapella)
10. Roger S – Shake Shake (Aaron Ross 2009 Re-Edit) **
11. Buddah Khan – OK Alright (Tedd Patterson Re-Edit) **
Osunlade – Mommas Groove (Accapella)
12. Hardrive – Deep Inside (HCCR Remix Version 3) **
13. Code 718 – Equinox (Henrik Shwarz Remix – DJ Spen Re-Edit)**

** Previously unreleased tracks